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Blacks are hospitalized for COVID-19 at four times the rate of whites, Medicare claims data shows

Medicare claims data shows blacks were hospitalized with COVID-19 at a rate nearly four times higher than whites. Blacks had the highest hospitalization rate, with 465 per 100,000. Hispanics had 258 hospitalizations per 100,000. Asians had 187 per 100,000 and whites had 123 per 100,000. The disparities go beyond race and ethnicity and suggest the… Read More: Blacks are hospitalized for COVID-19 at four times the rate… »

How many times antibiotics per year

That was simple and it worked! Nowadays STIs spread by bacteria often require a simple trip to the clinic and a course of antibiotics. Because mankind is determined and ingenious. How many times a year is too much for taking antibiotics? That includes surgery of any kind. For all the latest ABC Health content click… Read More: How many times antibiotics per year »

What We Learned in 2019: Health and Medicine – The New York Times

It’s not easy to say that any particular development in health or medicine was the most important in a given year. But if we had to choose some highlights, we would opt for these unforgettable events and findings. Read about the year in science news here; Read about the year in climate change news here;… Read More: What We Learned in 2019: Health and Medicine – The… »

Why You Should Definitely Keep Running During Stressful Times

by Nemanja Marinkoff There comes a time in every person’s life when they can no longer cope with all the daily stress. A boss that’s harassing you, a sick child or a marital problem are all causes enough for us to crawl back into our shells. We start disrupting or daily habits and exercising takes… Read More: Why You Should Definitely Keep Running During Stressful Times »